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2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans

Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod
GM2019750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures: 
Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
1 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Retainer
Tip:  Use a flat-head tool to open the retainer from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside handle.
2 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod

Procedure

  1. Position the front side door outside handle rod in the retainer in order to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle.
  2. Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod from the retainer.
  3. Install the retainer cover closed over the threaded front side door outside handle rod.
  4. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation.
RENDER: 1.0x

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